Dear English 323 students:
I have set up a blog--literatureforchildrenrocks--so that we can talk to each other each week about all of the books we are reading, responses to the text, and even comments on class lectures and activities. There are no rules for what needs to be posted here except to say that, as professionals, we need to practice good manners and respect for alternative opinions and points of view.
Although my main purpose for this blog is to provide an energetic forum for discussion, it will also act as an assessment measure to keep track of who among us is reading and thinking about the materials we read. In this case, quantity and quality will be blended into one 'score.' I expect to hear from each of you at least once week, and if you miss a week, I would expect additional participation from you in the week(s) you do join us. Participation means also reading all of the other class posts just as though you were sitting in a class discussion listening to each other, as well as adding your 'two cents.' I may, in fact, bring issues raised in the blog back to class that I think bear additional consideration.
So happy blogging. See you in class as usual on Thursday, September 8, in the lobby of the HSU library. And spend the equivalent of class time on Tuesday joining the class blog, setting up your own blog, and reading lots of good books. Susan
